Pétain’s rise signaled a rapid collapse of the Third Republic and complicated U.S. diplomatic calculations about recognition and relations with any successor French regime.
On June 16, 1940, Marshal Philippe Pétain was appointed premier of France as the French government moved to seek an armistice with Germany.
Pétain’s rise signaled a rapid collapse of the Third Republic and complicated U.S. diplomatic calculations about recognition and relations with any successor French regime.
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The G-7 summit concluded with praise for Trump's efforts to end the Iran conflict.
Trump signed a memo intended to conclude the ongoing conflict with Iran.
President Trump is under pressure to disclose details about the recent agreement with Iran.
Trump indicated that the finalized Iran deal could be released imminently, signaling a shift in U.S. foreign policy.